By: Nicole Holman

Rating: NEED

Tina Fey’s newest and long anticipated comedy series, “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is certainly worth the wait.

Ellie Kemper (of “Bridesmaids” fame) plays the eternally optimistic Kimmy Schmidt who is interestingly similar to her character on “The Office”. This quirky series opens with the release of three young women from the clutches of a delusional pastor who convinced the girls that the world ended. After living in a doomsday bunker for the past 15 years, Kimmy Schmidt decides to move to New York City in pursuit of a normal life.

This proves to be both challenging and hilarious, as the last time Kimmy Schmidt was part of the real world, she was a teenager living in the Midwest. With out of date pop culture references and her own resilience, Kimmy starts her life anew.

As she navigates the trials and wonders of adulthood, Kimmy befriends her ham of a roommate, a struggling actor named Titus Andromedon. Together, the two take on the city. Soon, Kimmy becomes employed to be a babysitter/assistant to a wealthy Manhattanite played by “30 Rock”’s own Jane Krakowski.

From the oddities of her job, to almost joining a cycling cult, and eventually going to court to prosecute the pastor, “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” will keep you laughing all season long. The show’s unexpected blend of bright colors, satire and dark humor keep viewers on their toes. To top off the great writing on this show, the theme song is so catchy you’ll find yourself singing it all day long.

Charming, witty and genuinely endearing, “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is one Netflix series to be sure to binge watch over summer break.